QM · rank #1 · 2026-10-22
WDC
NASDAQ · $136.29B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +313.84% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +130.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +73.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $136.29B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-22 | $464.60 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-22 | $112.27 |
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Summary
Western Digital Corporation manufactures high-capacity nearline and enterprise hard-disk drives utilizing ePMR, UltraSMR, and HAMR technologies for hyperscale cloud data centers and bulk AI storage.
Rationale
The high quality-momentum signal is backed by strong profitability (73% profit margin, 131% ROE) and revenue acceleration (+44% YoY) underpinned by multi-year hyperscale supply commitments through 2027–2029.
Material risks
- 1Qualification, yield, or timing execution issues during the 40TB ePMR and 44TB HAMR ramps could result in market share losses to Seagate or Toshiba.
- 2High hyperscale customer concentration exposes WD to potential reductions in AI infrastructure capex or shifts toward NAND/SSD storage alternatives.
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